Family Resources
2024 Book List
Q & A: Imagination Library Program
Braille and Audio Options
8 Easy Reading Tips
Coloring Sheet
Partnerships
The Dollywood Foundation
Local Program Partners
Storybook Trails
Impact
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio ignites a passion for reading in young children through the building of key emotional relationships and by enhancing cognitive skills, leading to significant educational advancements.
Several Local Program Partners throughout Ohio have conducted research and surveys to measure the impact and success of the Imagination Library program in their communities.
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Research has shown that children participating in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are significantly more likely to be ready for kindergarten compared to students who are not participating in the program. Learn More…
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The University of Cincinnati’s Economics Center conducted a cost-benefit analysis of the Warren County Imagination Library. The analysis utilized costs assumed by the Warren County Imagination Library program illustrating the lifetime economic impact of the program for the community. Learn More…
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The Center for Community Solutions published an impact report in partnership with the Community Foundation of Lorain County (Lorain County’s affiliate) indicating a high satisfaction and increase in reading among current program participants in Lorain County. Learn More…